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The Local

Notes on Spring Lake from someone who lives here.

An NJ Transit train at a Jersey Shore station platform near Spring Lake NJ

August 28, 2026

How to Get to Spring Lake from NYC Without a Car

There's a train station in town. Here's exactly how the trip works, and what happens once you're off the train.

Rain on the empty boardwalk along the ocean in Spring Lake NJ

August 27, 2026

What to Do in Spring Lake When It Rains

A rainy day at the shore is not a lost day. Here's where to go, ranked by how far you have to drive.

Rod's in Sea Girt NJ at golden hour, a Jersey Shore seafood restaurant and bar

August 26, 2026

Where to Eat in Spring Lake, Ranked by a Chef

I cook for a living. Here's where I actually eat when I'm down the shore, and what to order when you get there.

Aerial view of the Jersey Shore coastline between Spring Lake and Belmar NJ

August 25, 2026

Spring Lake or Belmar? An Honest Comparison

They're two miles apart and they are not the same vacation. Here's how to pick.

A shore beach with volleyball nets near The Salted Cottage, Spring Lake NJ

August 20, 2026

Spring Lake Beach Badges, Explained

What a badge costs, where to buy one, and how the beach works once you have it.